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Fishing Boats and a Smack

On the llth November, while a moderate breeze was blowing from the E., some Scotch fishing-boats and a smack were seen to run aground on the Barber Sand, on which a heavy sea was breaking. The Life-boat Beauchamp put off at 6 P.M., sailed to the sand, and found that the Scotch boats were just getting clear. In making for the smack the Life-boat fell in with another Scotch boat which was making straight for the sand. The master was informed of his danger and was advised as to the course he should take. The Life-boat afterwards let go her anchor, wore down to the smack, and, at the master's request, remained alongside until about 1 A.M. when the vessel floated..